8 mistakes when buying the first car

 

When buying the first car in his life, a person feels joy and is at the same time worried, because you really want to quickly get behind the wheel of your own car. But buying a vehicle is a responsible process.

A bright palette of feelings overwhelming the future owner of the car, sometimes leads to numerous errors. Therefore, it is important to analyze the most common among them, so that everything goes really smoothly.

📌1. The car is not the same

When buying a car, expectations do not always correspond to reality:

Expectation	Reality
future car will be used for picnic trips	friends go about their business
planned to buy a double car designed for two	addition is expected in a young family

When you have to choose a specific car model, you must imagine that this is a purchase for many years.

📌2. The machine is uneconomical

The cost of fuel when buying an uneconomical car is sometimes unsettled with the active use of the vehicle. It is important to understand that car maintenance is not cheap. In this case, money is spent quickly. It is necessary to take into account the price of some spare parts. Sooner or later, there will still be a need to repair the car.

Therefore, before buying it is worth considering how much a standard repair might cost. To do this, you can visit the forums where car owners share their impressions about servicing their cars. This will allow you to find out about all the problem areas of the corresponding car brand. After this, it is recommended that you think about the affordability of such expenses.

📌3. Unplanned repairs

Some beginners are advised to buy a used car. This option, of course, is cheaper. However, even experienced car owners are not always able to determine whether everything is functioning normally on the vehicle. An experienced mechanic will help here.

It is advisable to check the machines at reliable stations, and not those offered by the seller. After all, hidden defects are sometimes too expensive. Therefore, if a person intends to choose a used car, it is better to make a purchase together with a competent mechanic. Even paying for his services will help to save in the future.

📌4. Car "for slaughter"

Experienced drivers can recommend the purchase of a simpler car, which is not a pity to break in the process of driving. But there is an important nuance. You should find out for yourself why the car is bought. Obviously not in order to break it down and forced to learn self-repair. As a rule, a car is bought for comfortable movement on the highway.

Many beginners feel insecure while driving. But, if you drive a "dead" car, it will not get better. It’s not worth creating additional difficulties and risks for yourself if you can buy, if not the most expensive, but reliable car and slowly get used to it on the road.

📌5. The car for "show-off"

The main functions of the machine are reliability, the ability to easily reach the appointed place, to accommodate things that a person carries with him. Each car has a lot of opportunities for further improvement. However, the basic functions cannot be expanded.

There is an opinion that a stylish car makes an unforgettable impression and this makes the life of the driver much better. But the same effect will give a good, reliable vehicle. You need to choose a car correctly, like a durable tool. Guided by emotions alone is unacceptable.

📌6. Hopes for new income

Modern vehicles are expensive. The price of the car will be reduced when reselling. This is due primarily to the fact of a change in car owner. Turning to the salon, you can get a recommendation about buying a more expensive car. Do not assume that a car is an investment. It is better to minimize costs and prefer reliable transportation.

📌7. Lack of bargaining

Buying a used car without bargaining is not a good idea. After all, the price tag that the seller exposes is approximate. Therefore, you must definitely bargain. You should carefully inspect the car, taking an interest in its condition. Each attentive buyer will be able to significantly reduce the price indicated by the seller.

📌8. Buying on credit at a car dealership

Some future car owners without hesitation take a car on credit in a specialized salon. However, you should carefully familiarize yourself with the proposed conditions. Most often, the loans offered in salons are not profitable. They are provided with high interest. Experts recommend studying bank offers before going to a car dealership. So it will be easier to choose the best option.